Surgery may be a better option for severe hemorrhoids than having them tied off with a rubber band. That's according to researchers writing in The Cochrane Library. They reviewed three studies ...

Hemorrhoids are pockets of swollen blood vessels inside the anus. While they can be uncomfortable, they’re relatively common in adults. In some cases, you can treat them at home. Hemorrhoid banding, ...

Hemorrhoids are swollen veins that can be internal (inside the rectum) or external (outside the rectum). Depending on their type and grade, it may be possible to remove them surgically. Most ...

For some people, a healthy diet and lifestyle and over-the-counter medicines aren't enough to treat hemorrhoids. There are also procedures that shrink or remove them, such as using a laser, that can ...

MOBILE, Alabama -- A hemorrhoid removal procedure that’s touted as painless in more than 98 percent of cases and requires no hospital stay is winning praise from area physicians. Dr. Steve Orleans, a ...